Post by Oscar Knight on Aug 9, 2013 3:57:29 GMT -6
Prospective jurors called for the first day of jury selection in the racketeering trial of Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill first had to walk past about 15 people, including three legislators, carrying signs and wearing T-shirts with slogans in support of the defendant.
When Hill walked into the courtroom for the first time Monday, before the arrival of the perspective jurors into the room, Sheriff’s Office employees and spectators immediately snapped to attention — a requirement he has imposed on his employees — and sat only after Hill had taken his seat at the defense table.
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When Hill walked into the courtroom for the first time Monday, before the arrival of the perspective jurors into the room, Sheriff’s Office employees and spectators immediately snapped to attention — a requirement he has imposed on his employees — and sat only after Hill had taken his seat at the defense table.
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www.ajc.com/news/news/local/jury-selection-begins-in-victor-hill-trial/nZFD3/
Jury almost seated in Victor Hill case
...The Side Show Circus :
The NAACP and several state lawmakers claimed Hill is the victim of a trumped up conspiracy.
"This is a high tech lynching of Sheriff Hill and we as a people will not stand for it," said State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro).
The protesters shouted slogans and held signs in clear view of scores of potential jurors going through security, some of whom may end up deciding the controversial sheriff's legal fate.
Several supporters were in the courtroom, some wearing pro-Hill t shirts, and were acknowledged by Hill when he entered.
Prosecutors raised a formal objection to the courtroom show.
"Mr. Hill entered the courtroom a few moments ago and you would have thought, your honor, the whole courtroom rose to a thunderous roar," complained special prosecutor Layla Zon.
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riverdale.11alive.com/news/news/364332-jurors-victor-hill-trial-likely-be-selected-wednesday
"This is a high tech lynching of Sheriff Hill and we as a people will not stand for it," said State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro).
The protesters shouted slogans and held signs in clear view of scores of potential jurors going through security, some of whom may end up deciding the controversial sheriff's legal fate.
Several supporters were in the courtroom, some wearing pro-Hill t shirts, and were acknowledged by Hill when he entered.
Prosecutors raised a formal objection to the courtroom show.
"Mr. Hill entered the courtroom a few moments ago and you would have thought, your honor, the whole courtroom rose to a thunderous roar," complained special prosecutor Layla Zon.
Read More :
riverdale.11alive.com/news/news/364332-jurors-victor-hill-trial-likely-be-selected-wednesday